Friday Fashion

First and foremost happy Friday! 

If you follow my instagram or my profile CharlotteJonsie on Today I'm Wearing you'll know I absolutely love fashion and am a self-proclaimed 'selfie' snapper. In honour of 'selfie' being 'word of the year' I'm going to dedicate my Friday's to fashion, hence the title of this blog post. 

From here on in unfortunately you're going to have to put up with my fashion 'selfies'. Apologies in advance. Here's the first one...

I'm wearing a mustard mini skirt with a black peplum top tucked in both from Primark, teamed with a gold statement necklace and chunky black loafers from New Look. 

I would love to see your fashion 'selfies' send me your blog and instagram links. 

MEN’S FIRST DATE FASHION

It’s no secret women judge a man by his shoes, so the attire that goes with them is just as important. Following on from the recent feature First Date Fashion it’s only fair the opposite sex should also be told what to wear on a first date. Undeniably some guys need a little more help than others.

“Women tend to find men the most appealing when they’re wearing the colour grey,” according to the Daily Mail.

The survey commissioned by vouchercodespro.co.uk found the top five colours worn by men in relationships on a first date are;

1. Grey
2. Black
3. Blue
4. Green
5. White

Taking the colours into consideration, I compiled two great date outfits. Take a look at my feature here

Take note guys! Here’s what to wear and what not to wear (hence the picture above.)

FIRST DATE FASHION

The first date was a success, conversation flowed pleasantly and the both of you laughed all night, but you never heard from him again? Well it could have been down to what you wore according to the Daily Mail.

The newspaper claims a recent study has revealed: “Men are most likely to form a relationship with a woman who wears red on the first date.”

Deciding what to wear on a first date is every woman’s dilemma, however it’s just got a lot easier because according to recent survey conducted by vouchercodes.co.uk all you have to wear is red to attract him. The psychology behind the colour red has long been known for its positive connotations such as passion, love and romance, thus possibly evoking these emotions on a first date.

However the survey concluded ladies are to steer clear of particular colours: “men voted yellow (39 per cent) and brown (28 per cent) as the colours most likely to put them off members of the opposite sex.” 

Ladies if you have a date it’s time to update your wardrobe! Click here for my pick of the best first dates outfits... 

(Let’s hope he picks you up in a red Ferrari!)

Loving Lilac

You may have noticed I'm slowly making my way through the Dulux colour chart, my hair has been platinum/white blonde, dark chocolate brown, (can't even believe I went there) baby, barbie & fuchsia pink, pink with purple dip-dye and now lilac!

And here it is - ta-da! 

Pardon the selfie 

I bought lavender and lilac Crazy Colour on a whim during a shopping trip Sunday. I got home and decided I didn't have the time or funds to go to the hairdresser, so I coloured it myself. Risky business!

The lavender is quite dark, so I mixed it with a candy floss pink. I used the candy floss to tone down the purple and create a tint of pink. I sectioned my hair and applied the colour liberally with clear gloves and a tint brush. Left the colour to work it's magic for around 10-15 minutes and washed it off. 

Now the question is... what colour next? 

Here's some celebrity inspiration....

Perrie Edwards 

Kelly Osbourne

Katy Perry

Lady Gaga

Snack attack

It's that time of day you can't function in the office anymore unless you have some cake or chocolate. Temptation takes over and the urge to eat anything containing an obscene amount of sugar becomes almost impossible to suppress.

Most days I experience the ‘afternoon slump’ and it’s usually between 3-5pm, a significant drop in my energy levels is apparent. This is the time I crave a sweet snack.

“Sugar cravings, as they are commonly referred to, can be defined as the physiological drive to eat sweet, carbohydrate-containing foods, as well as the psychological programming to seek out sweet foods when you feel tired, bored or unhappy.”

Undeniably our brains and bodies need a boost in the afternoon. However sugary foods are the worst option, because food containing refined sugar will spike your energy levels and you won't feel so energetic after. Don't give in, instead try my healthy suggestions below, trust me your body will thank you for it. 

Organic Cashew Nuts

Nuts are a great way to curb cravings. My favourite are organic cashews, they taste fairly sweet, are high in protein and aren't as high in fat as other nuts. 

Fruit

If you’re going to the gym after work opt for a banana to give you energy. It's also a great brain booster.

Blueberries and natural yogurt are a perfect combination for satisfying your sweet tooth. 

Peanut butter with Rice Cakes 

Peanut butter is high in protein and rice cakes are low in fat and high in fibre. Top with some fruit for a sweet kick.

Protein Shake 

I swear by protein shakes to help tone, feed and recover muscles. A chocolate or strawberry protein shake will curb your sweet craving and help you feel fuller for longer. I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Shake Powder because it only has 1 gram of Fat and only 1 gram of Sugar and 3 grams of total Carbohydrates per serving.

How do you get over a snack attack? I would love to know. 

Dip-dye Hair



"Feel the fear and do it anyway," said author Susan Jeffers. A quote from the book that has stayed with me ever since. Fear gets in the way of a lot of things. However when a bout of uncertainty or nervousness occurs I think of this quote and it allows me to get on with the task ahead. 

Fear attacked me last Saturday when my hairdresser dyed the ends of my hair purple. Of course it was my choice, however I feared I would look stupid, that It would look like I was trying too hard or completely over the top. Despite the negative thoughts, I felt the fear and did it anyway. The outcome is revealed below.

My hairdresser coloured my hair pink first with a mix of pinkissimo and candy floss from Crazy Color http://www.crazycolor.co.uk/ For the purple she mixed lavender & lilac together also from Crazy Color and applied it to the ends of my hair. 

  

Both colours were left to develop for around 20-30 minutes. It was washed off to reveal dip-dyed hair.

The crazy colours developing...

The end result!

Ready for a night out. Hair is out of heated rollers, you can see the colours blend in nicely.

I painted my nails to match my hair (very sad I know)

Would you consider dip-dying your hair? Have you ever regretted colouring your hair? I would love to know! Tweet me or comment below x

'The One'

We all search for 'the one' who will be there for us through thick and thin, hold on to us and make us shine and I've found it! 

 

Unfortunately I'm not referring to a man ladies but Label.m's hairspray. A product that can offer more strength than a guy and certainly won't argue back. It's a win-win!

Label.m Hairspray: "contains pro-vitamin B5 and naturally derived conditioners to protect, hold and gloss. Contains a sunscreen for UV protection and is excellent for re-application without causing build up," according to the website. http://labelm.com/uk/product/358/label.m-hairspray

I can clarify this hairspray certainly lives up to it's claims. Perks of working in the beauty industry meant I got to try this product before I bought it. Before this I continuously bought different hairsprays hoping to find one that is weather resistant, for British weather plays havoc with our hair. A hairspray that has a lasting hold and doesn't leave hair with a strong enough stench to make any smoker scared to light a cigarette near you. Brushes out easily and doesn't leave a sticky residue, and I have finally found it! Label.m hairspray does all of this and also adds a glossy shine to your hair.

 

Look no further ladies you've found 'the one'. Have you tried this hairspray, what do you use?